Page 18 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN <strong>July</strong>-<strong>August</strong> 20<strong>09</strong> Reading Back On Top is like a conversation with your hilarious best girlfriend By Shira Miller G Back on Top: Fearless Dating After Divorce By Ginger Emas 20<strong>09</strong> GPP Life 240 pp., $14.95 inger Emas is the author of the new book Back On Top: Fearless Dating After Divorce, and I am so glad I dis- covered her. She has such a wonderful writer’s voice—Ginger is funny and warm, irreverent and wise. Reading Back On Top makes the reader feel as if she’s having a con- A sustainable way to address homelessness has resulted in a $10,000 grant for its creator, David Baron of Atlanta, a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. David’s Homeless Outreach Poverty Eradication (HOPE) Garden was one of more than 100 student-initiated projects to receive a Davis Projects for Peace grant from philanthropist Kathryn W. Davis. HOPE Garden is a partnership of Carolina students and the Town of Chapel Hill, working in collaboration with the North Carolina State University Department of Horticultural Science. In this project, homeless people will versation with a good girlfriend, which is an amazing experience. <strong>The</strong> mixture of practical advice, laugh-out-loud humor, and unique insight is very compelling. Even the disclaimer at the front of the book cracked me up! Ginger breaks down online dating into doable steps—none of it is overwhelming, but all of it is stuff a woman needs to know for savvy dating. I am making all of my friends who are currently single—divorced or not— add it to their must-read list. As helpful and insightful as the tips are— it’s clear that she’s been doing this for awhile—it’s Ginger’s humor and honesty that make the book a truly great, fun read. train and work alongside volunteers and mentors in a community garden, with land donated by the town. <strong>The</strong> workers will gain valuable job skills and income, while the organic produce they grow will be sold on the UNC campus and given to disadvantaged families, who could not otherwise afford to buy this fresh, high-quality, and nutritious food. “HOPE Garden will promote employment security, food security, and the overall security that comes from strong community ties,” Baron said. “It will promote peace by bridging the gaps that exist in the Chapel Hill community, while providing program participants and the community at large with a greater sense of com- Some of it was validating. I loved hearing Ginger confirm that it was a good idea for me to take a few years off to really get to know myself and date differently, and it has certainly paid off in my current relationship with a wonderful man. Some of it was eye-opening. <strong>The</strong> dating stories themselves are hilarious—I love the one about Chad, the fitness guy who Ginger turned to “the dark side” with her chocolate espresso martini. This is a very timely, scintillating read—so appealing, it is sure to become a social phenomenon. For more information on Ginger, her workshops and the book, visit backontopthebook.com. David Baron receives a Projects for Peace grant for HOPE Garden David Baron BUSINESS BITS By Marsha Liebowitz FAMILY MATTERS. Marvin L. Solomiany, managing partner at KSS Family Law, has been selected chair of the Family Law Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Solomiany joined KSS Family Law in 1995 and became a partner in 2003. His numerous honors include Georgia Trend Legal Elite (2008) and Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008). Marvin L. Solomiany Solomiany graduated with a B.A. with distinction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and received his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law. He is married to Kerry Solomiany and has two children. BRINGING GOLDBERG’S TO YOU. Goldberg’s Group of companies, with five locations in Atlanta, has launched a catering division, headed by Linda Baron. A Georgia native, Baron studied with James Beard, managed a Buckhead catering company for 17 years, led workshops for <strong>The</strong> Scarlett Tassel, and taught cooking classes at <strong>The</strong> Delectable Fig. GRILL THRILLS. FuegoMundo (“world of fire”), a South American wood-fire grill restaurant, recently opened at the newly redeveloped <strong>The</strong> Prado in Sandy Springs. <strong>The</strong> restaurant offers flavorful, affordable, and healthy South American cuisine that is geared to meat lovers and vegetarians alike. FuegoMundo is owned by Udi and Masha Hershkovitz. Udi, born in Israel to Romanian and Polish parents, came to America as a teenager. Masha was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, and came to Atlanta in 1972 at Udi and Masha Hershkovitz the age of 9. <strong>The</strong>y have three children, Arie, Tali, and Ariele. For hours and menus, visit www.fuegomundo.com. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA. Ilan Regenbaum recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he was recognized as one of six finalists, out of 6,000 entrants, in the Young Entrepreneur Foundation’s entrepreneurial scholarship competition. At 13, Ilan began taking pictures at events around Atlanta for Ilan Event Photographer, his own company. At 14, he founded Flash Foto Events (www.flashfotoevents.com). This studio specializes in digital green screen photography; at events, Ilan takes pictures of Ilan Regenbaum munal security.” Davis Projects for Peace invited all students from partner schools in the Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars Program, plus students at International Houses worldwide and Future Generations, to submit plans for grassroots projects for peace, to be implemented during the summer of 20<strong>09</strong>. University students from nearly 100 campuses collectively received over $1 million in funding during the summer of 20<strong>09</strong> for projects in all regions of the world. David is the son of Roy and Karen Baron, and a grandson of Alvin Brown and the late Doris Brown and Henry and Elizabeth Strauss. guests against a green screen, superimposes the images on one of many digital backgrounds, and then prints pictures onsite for guests. PLANNING AND EVALUATION. Rick Aranson, of <strong>Jewish</strong> Family & Career Services, has published a paper in <strong>The</strong> American Review of Public Administration. <strong>The</strong> paper he coauthored, “Mission-Market Tensions and Nonprofit Pricing,” was published in early May. <strong>The</strong> paper is based on JF&CS’ comprehensive program planning and evaluation methodologies. AICC LEADERSHIP. <strong>The</strong> American- Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region, has elected its officers and board members for 20<strong>09</strong>-2010. Officers are Charlie Harrison, chairman; Lorin Coles, chairman-elect; Joel Neuman, vice chairman; Benjamin Fink, vice chairman; Jonathan Minnen, secretary; and Steve Horn, treasurer. Tom Glaser continues as president and chief professional officer. New to the Executive Committee are Randall Foster, Saar Bracha, Arie Goldshlager, and Maggie Bellville. New board members are Ben Taube, Robin Spratlin, Heith Rodman, Warren Binderman, Robert Kadoori, Ken Anderson, Ted Schwartz, Philip Cooper, Ralph Jordan, Kobi Margolin, Gilly Segal, Gadi Shapira, Diane Weiner, Robyn Fritz, and Rebecca Chang.
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